His and Only His | Mattheo Riddle

"I love you."

*3 days later*
~Cordelia's POV~
Mattheo and I were minding our own business when suddenly I feel a hard slap on my ass. I turn around to see that this time, instead of it being Draco or Blaise, it was Goyle. Just as I thought Draco and his gang learned their lessons about assaulting me, they never actually did. Mattheo was right beside me, squeezing my hand tightly in attempt to calm himself down. I told him to squeeze my hand when he needs to control his anger. Well, it doesn't work too well for him. He tackles Goyle and knocks him out cold. He stands up and walks over to me and hugs me. "Thank you, Theo," I say. He picks me up and my legs automatically wrap around his waist. My hands gently grab the back of his neck. He holds my ass to keep me from falling. He kisses me with passion as Draco, Blaise, and Crabbe are watching. He pulls away from the kiss. "I love you, darling," Mattheo says. I smile and peck his lips. "I love you too, Theo," I say back. We both look over at the boys and death glare them all. The 3 boys swiftly pick Goyle up and rush him to the hospital wing after seeing that I'm clearly taken. They didn't give a crap about the person they call their friend that was on the floor unconscious. They cared more about trying to get me to date them.

Well if only me being taken was the truth. I'm actually single. This was still all an act. And I loved the act in the moment, but then after it happens I can't help but wish that it was real. But I don't think it ever will be. Mattheo and I laugh at their reactions and he sets me down. We continue walking to the Great Hall for dinner, like we were before the previous event. "That never fails to make them run away," Mattheo says with a laugh. I nod and laugh with him. "It's always so hilarious," I say as we walk into the great hall. We go sit in our normal seats and start eating dinner.

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Dinner went by very quickly. In fact, we are already back in our dorm. I sit on my bed and start to get lost in thought. "What are you thinking so heavily about over there?" Mattheo asks, bringing me back to reality. "Nothing, it's fine," I say, forcing a smile. I know Mattheo knew that I faked a smile just now. "I meant it, Cor," he admits. "What?" I ask, generally confused. "I really do love you, Cor. I want to be with you for real," he states. I turn to face him and he comes over and sits next to me. I don't say anything I just get on his lap and kiss him. This kiss was different than the others. Not only was it real, but it was full of desire. I pull away, slightly out of breath. "I love you too, Mattheo. I would love to be your girlfriend," I admit. He pulls me in for another kiss. Without pulling away from the kiss he lays me on the bed and gets on top of me. I run my fingers through his hair and pull him closer, not wanting the kiss to end. We finally pull away for air and smirk at each other. He lays down next to me and I snuggle right up into his chest. "Just to be clear, this does mean we are actually dating now, right?" I double-check. He chuckles. "Yes, love," he says, kissing the top of my head and starts to play with my hair.

"I love you so much, Mattheo Riddle," I say with the biggest smile ever. "Well I love you more, Cordelia Nott," he says with a huge smile. "Oh shit. We have to tell our friends," I say. "Oh fuck. Yeah, we do. We can do that tomorrow," he says. I nod against his chest. "Pansy will absolutely freak that we are together," I say, giggling. "Theodore will probably be super protective of you," he says. "Yeah, he will be. But he always is," I say, starting to get tired. I yawn and feel my eyes getting heavy. I feel Theo place one last kiss on the top of my head before I fall asleep in his arms. My official boyfriend's arms.